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Ruston Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 826 students in Ruston, LA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Louisiana private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private high schools in Ruston, LA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ruston Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cedar Creek School
Cedar Creek School
Gr: PK-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-7707
(1)
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Bethel Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
2901 Winona Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1112
(1)
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Map of New Living Word School
New Living Word School
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students
Christian
1900 West Barnett Springs Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0270
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Ruston, LA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
826
Students
$3,100
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ruston)
This State (LA)
# Schools
3 Schools
175 Schools
# Students
826 Students
61,908 Students
% Students of Color
13%
21%
0.39
0.49
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
298 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
1,411 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,815 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
52 Students
7,884 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
634 Students
43,615 Students
% White Students
77%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
131 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
111 Students
7,778 Students
% of Others Students
13%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
5,643 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,100
$9,198
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Ruston, LA?
The top ranked private high schools in Ruston, LA is Cedar Creek School.
How many private high schools are located in Ruston?
3 private high schools are located in Ruston.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Ruston?
67% of private high schools in Ruston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of God and Christian).
Which private high schools in Ruston are often viewed compared to one another?

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